Water Safety Guy

Environmental emergencies refer to illnesses, injuries, and other conditions caused by aspects of the various environments in which human beings work, play, and live. They can occur at home or work, but they are more likely to occur while camping, hiking, or other outdoor activities for which you may not be adequately prepared.

Preventing Environmental Emergencies

Many environmental emergencies can be prevented by considering the hazards or dangers that may be encountered and by planning for a possible delay in medical assistance. To adequately prepare for any trip, you must become familiar with that environment and the situations and circumstances you are most likely to come across.

General Preparations

Some items to consider when preparing for a trip or when outdoors in a new or remote environment:

• Appropriate clothing for the environment and activities.
• Adequate food, water, and medications.
• A portable first aid kit with basic supplies, including bandages, splints, acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, insect repellent, sunscreen, etc.
• Other emergency equipment, including flash lights, batteries, blankets, matches, cell phone. etc.
• A trip plan to notify a family member or neighbor of your travel plans and anticipated return date.